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No further action over councillor’s ‘get a life’ livestream gaffe

No further action over councillor’s ‘get a life’ livestream gaffe

No further action over councillor’s ‘get a life’ livestream gaffe

29 January 2025

A councillor did not breach standards rules by saying health campaigners should "get a life", a watchdog has found.


‘Making a lasting difference’ – Baxter Foundation passes £2m mark in awards

‘Making a lasting difference’ – Baxter Foundation passes £2m mark in awards

‘Making a lasting difference’ – Baxter Foundation passes £2m mark in awards

29 January 2025

Charitable trust created by Gordon and Ena Baxter has agreed 535 awards


Moray mum calls for change to sex education after daughter shown ‘inappropriate material’

Moray mum calls for change to sex education after daughter shown ‘inappropriate material’

Moray mum calls for change to sex education after daughter shown ‘inappropriate material’

29 January 2025

A mum is calling for a change to how sex education is taught after "inappropriate material” left her daughter feeling "anxious" and "stressed".


Local authority has lack of grit to deal with additional periods of winter weather

Local authority has lack of grit to deal with additional periods of winter weather

Local authority has lack of grit to deal with additional periods of winter weather

28 January 2025

Weather warnings for Storm Eowyn expected to bring more snow to Aberdeenshire, however the council was glad it didn’t come to anything.


Scottish trio added to line-up for MacMoray Festival

Scottish trio added to line-up for MacMoray Festival

Scottish trio added to line-up for MacMoray Festival

28 January 2025

Three bands have been added to the line-up for a festival in Cooper Park.


Distillery owner announces redundancies of ‘deeply valued’ staff

Distillery owner announces redundancies of ‘deeply valued’ staff

Distillery owner announces redundancies of ‘deeply valued’ staff

28 January 2025

A silent season at a distillery has led to staff redundancies being made.


Police probe motorbike theft

Police probe motorbike theft

Police probe motorbike theft

28 January 2025

The theft of a motorcycle has seen police launch an appeal for information.


‘Mission’ to rejoin EU will sabotage Scottish fishing industry, claims north MSP

‘Mission’ to rejoin EU will sabotage Scottish fishing industry, claims north MSP

‘Mission’ to rejoin EU will sabotage Scottish fishing industry, claims north MSP

28 January 2025

A local MSP has slammed First Minister John Swinney of trying to “sabotage” the Scottish fishing industry.


Parklands’ staff choose Mikeysline and Highland Hospice as new charity partnerships

Parklands’ staff choose Mikeysline and Highland Hospice as new charity partnerships

Parklands’ staff choose Mikeysline and Highland Hospice as new charity partnerships

28 January 2025

Parklands Care Homes’ employees have voted for their two new charity partnerships.


Criminals hitting Facebook sellers with fake cash scam

Criminals hitting Facebook sellers with fake cash scam

Criminals hitting Facebook sellers with fake cash scam

28 January 2025

Fake banknotes are being used to buy vehicles from Facebook Marketplace in the north east, according to the police.


Campaigners win bid to adopt Victorian-style streetlights

Campaigners win bid to adopt Victorian-style streetlights

Campaigners win bid to adopt Victorian-style streetlights

28 January 2025

Campaigners fighting to keep ten Victorian-style lampposts have agreed a “way forward” with Aberdeenshire Council after nearly a year.


Town centre shopping ‘too difficult’ for disabled people after St Giles closure, resident claims

Town centre shopping ‘too difficult’ for disabled people after St Giles closure, resident claims

Town centre shopping ‘too difficult’ for disabled people after St Giles closure, resident claims

28 January 2025

A disabled woman who frequently shopped at the now-closed St Giles Centre says shopping in Elgin is no longer feasible.


Businesses and social enterprises embracing new tourism trend

Businesses and social enterprises embracing new tourism trend

Businesses and social enterprises embracing new tourism trend

27 January 2025

An increasing number of businesses and social enterprises are offering tourism experiences to meet the demand for meaningful travel.


Dancing Lion wows Elgin ahead of Chinese New Year

Dancing Lion wows Elgin ahead of Chinese New Year

Dancing Lion wows Elgin ahead of Chinese New Year

27 January 2025

What will the Year of the Snake have in store?


Cycling organisation continues partnership with development road team

Cycling organisation continues partnership with development road team

Cycling organisation continues partnership with development road team

27 January 2025

Cycle Aberdeenshire has confirmed it has entered a third year of its mutual partnership with the Handsling Alba Development Road Team.


Man dead and teenager in hospital after motorbike crash

Man dead and teenager in hospital after motorbike crash

Man dead and teenager in hospital after motorbike crash

27 January 2025

A 26-year-old died and an 18-year-old was taken to hospital after an early morning crash.


New security measures proposed for historic mansion

New security measures proposed for historic mansion

New security measures proposed for historic mansion

27 January 2025

Plans have been lodged to add spiked railings at Duff House in Banff in a bid to stop “loitering youths” from hanging around the historic mansion.


Moray & Banffshire Heroes 2025: Deadline looms for your nominations!

Moray & Banffshire Heroes 2025: Deadline looms for your nominations!

Moray & Banffshire Heroes 2025: Deadline looms for your nominations!

27 January 2025

Remember to nominate by midnight on Sunday, February 2! You won’t turn into a pumpkin but you’ll miss the chance to support your local heroes!


Moray MSP to step down at 2026 election

Moray MSP to step down at 2026 election

Moray MSP to step down at 2026 election

27 January 2025

A Moray political stalwart has revealed he will not contest the next election, describing his years as MSP as an “absolute privilege”.


Train services in the Highlands and Moray returning back to normal after weekend chaos caused by Storm Éowyn

Train services in the Highlands and Moray returning back to normal after weekend chaos caused by Storm Éowyn

Train services in the Highlands and Moray returning back to normal after weekend chaos caused by Storm Éowyn

27 January 2025

Rail lines in the Highlands and Moray have reopened after being hit by Storm Éowyn at the weekend - with some disruption expected to continue today.


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